Crockett & Jones MTO Central

[shoeinvestor]

Great, that's two of us. Is it 6 we need to purchase at retail?
Here are photos I found to garner more interested

I think 6 participants are only enough for shell cordovan GMTOs. Otherwise, 12 are required. But maybe that has changed?

 

[Coolhand0302]

Interest Check: Dundee 2 in Baker’s Russian Grain

OK, but hear me out: I know we just did a Russian Grain GMTO earlier this year in an Islay that came out amazing; and I am also aware that we just did a Dundee GMTO in Whiskey shell earlier this year that came out gorgeously… but I also know that some people missed out on one or both of these beautiful builds, so what if - and I’m just thinking here - but what if… we took the best of both of these makeups and combined the two?

OK, I’ve done more than just think about it - proposed specs, price, and inspiration pics are below. Ten participants are needed to waive MTO fees - is anyone else interested in a Russian Grain brogued cap toe boot?

Style: Dundee 2
- Last: 325
- Width: E
- Material: J&FJ Baker’s Russian Grain
- Colour: Col 4-ish (C&J calls it “tan”)
- Welt: Stormwelt
- Sole Unit: Ridgeway
- Midsole: Leather
- Edge Colour: Mid-Brown / Matching
- Eyelets: 4 brass hooks + 4 exposed brass eyelets
- Pull Tab: Yes
- Price (incl. VAT): £925
- Price (ex. VAT): £770.85

The leather: Islay in J&FJ Baker’s Russian Grain (same specs)

The boot: Dundee 2 in Horween Whiskey Shell Cordovan

The inspiration: T. Shirakashi bespoke boot in J&FJ Baker’s Russian Grain (or, please also think this is really good and let’s work together to save $3,500 and two flights to Japan):

 

[Drm9788]

Some Dundee inspiration….

 

[Jeddie]

Interest Check: Dundee 2 in Baker’s Russian Grain

OK, but hear me out: I know we just did a Russian Grain GMTO earlier this year in an Islay that came out amazing; and I am also aware that we just did a Dundee GMTO in Whiskey shell earlier this year that came out gorgeously… but I also know that some people missed out on one or both of these beautiful builds, so what if - and I’m just thinking here - but what if… we took the best of both of these makeups and combined the two?

OK, I’ve done more than just think about it - proposed specs, price, and inspiration pics are below. Ten participants are needed to waive MTO fees - is anyone else interested in a Russian Grain brogued cap toe boot?

Style: Dundee 2
- Last: 325
- Width: E
- Material: J&FJ Baker’s Russian Grain
- Colour: Col 4-ish (C&J calls it “tan”)
- Welt: Stormwelt
- Sole Unit: Ridgeway
- Midsole: Leather
- Edge Colour: Mid-Brown / Matching
- Eyelets: 4 brass hooks + 4 exposed brass eyelets
- Pull Tab: Yes
- Price (incl. VAT): £925
- Price (ex. VAT): £770.85

The leather: Islay in J&FJ Baker’s Russian Grain (same specs)

View attachment 1851219

The boot: Dundee 2 in Horween Whiskey Shell Cordovan

View attachment 1851220

The inspiration: T. Shirakashi bespoke boot in J&FJ Baker’s Russian Grain (or, please also think this is really good and let’s work together to save $3,500 and two flights to Japan):
View attachment 1851221

Im interested if no storm welt

 

[serbarristan]

@Coolhand0302 has a knack for this.

 

[Style989]

I think 6 participants are only enough for shell cordovan GMTOs. Otherwise, 12 are required. But maybe that has changed?

Thank you, so 12 is the hurdle we need to reach

 

[orionz06]

Any takers for a rough out Islay?

Talk to me, Goose.

 

[Gustaf]

Interest Check: Dundee 2 in Baker’s Russian Grain

OK, but hear me out: I know we just did a Russian Grain GMTO earlier this year in an Islay that came out amazing; and I am also aware that we just did a Dundee GMTO in Whiskey shell earlier this year that came out gorgeously… but I also know that some people missed out on one or both of these beautiful builds, so what if - and I’m just thinking here - but what if… we took the best of both of these makeups and combined the two?

OK, I’ve done more than just think about it - proposed specs, price, and inspiration pics are below. Ten participants are needed to waive MTO fees - is anyone else interested in a Russian Grain brogued cap toe boot?

Style: Dundee 2
- Last: 325
- Width: E
- Material: J&FJ Baker’s Russian Grain
- Colour: Col 4-ish (C&J calls it “tan”)
- Welt: Stormwelt
- Sole Unit: Ridgeway
- Midsole: Leather
- Edge Colour: Mid-Brown / Matching
- Eyelets: 4 brass hooks + 4 exposed brass eyelets
- Pull Tab: Yes
- Price (incl. VAT): £925
- Price (ex. VAT): £770.85

The leather: Islay in J&FJ Baker’s Russian Grain (same specs)

View attachment 1851219

The boot: Dundee 2 in Horween Whiskey Shell Cordovan

View attachment 1851220

The inspiration: T. Shirakashi bespoke boot in J&FJ Baker’s Russian Grain (or, please also think this is really good and let’s work together to save $3,500 and two flights to Japan):
View attachment 1851221

I’d be in for a Coniston in this exact make up.

 

[Lvo]

I’d be in for a Coniston in this exact make up.

The Dundee in Russian Grain is an interesting make tbh and worth considering. I do already have the Radnor, which is why I am on the fence.. As we are throwing around ideas, what about having a Chelsea in Russian Grain? It would be distinctive enough from a Derby boot.

 

[Jeddie]

The Dundee in Russian Grain is an interesting make tbh and worth considering. I do already have the Radnor, which is why I am on the fence.. As we are throwing around ideas, what about having a Chelsea in Russian Grain? It would be distinctive enough from a Derby boot.

Id be open to a Chelsea or Dundee

 

[Style989]

Talk to me, Goose.

I'm thinking of this. I'm open to sole type. I like the gold eyelets like the grizedale but again open to different ones. I haven't inquired yet about retail price but leather Islays are £545 including VAT and Grizedales are £470. I would assume they would be priced closer to Grizedale because of the rough out suede

 

[Style989]

@jlrivett has expressed a preference for a chunky sole which I'm down with.

 

[orionz06]

@jlrivett has expressed a preference for a chunky sole which I'm down with.

Samesies

 

[BaronLSN]

My preference for sole for a rough-out Islay would be Ridgeway.

I like the eyelets on this example:

https://imgur.io/ij5JVuG

 

[orionz06]

My preference for sole for a rough-out Islay would be Ridgeway.

I like the eyelets on this example:

https://imgur.io/ij5JVuG

I'm not hating that... Brass eyelets would be cool too.